Turrets have the widest firing arc (a full 360°), but the lowest damage potential of all the weapon types. They are best used against small, fast moving targets such as fighters. Turrets are considered a type of cannon

There are several types of Turret available, each of which are listed below. Each type of Turret offers a different proc (random chance for an attack bonus). The damage done by these weapons is modified by several Modifiers, Skills from the skill tables and certain Consoles. The baseline damage is dependent on the weapon's Mark level and its rarity.

For more information on the base damage done by Turret weapons, see the respective weapon type articles.

These weapons are functionally identical to the Standard Energy Weapons above, but are visually different when firing. This includes most 23rd-century weaponry, with the exception of the 23rd century Plasma Torpedo Launcher in the section below and most Discovery-era weapons.